Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Limited; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon James Limited is assisting a London-based main contractor in appointing an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on multiple projects from procurement through to final account. The ideal candidate will have extensive main contracting experience, strong skills in procurement, valuations, variations, final accounts and client, consultant and subcontractor liaison.

A senior QS with robust commercial and contractual knowledge is required for this role in East

Qualifications

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Main contracting experience is essential
• Strong experience managing subcontract packages
• Good knowledge of procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Experience across residential, refurbishment, commercial, education, healthcare or similar projects
• Confident dealing with clients, subcontractors and project teams
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline preferred
• JCT experience would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of projects
• Procurement and tendering of subcontract packages
• Managing subcontractor accounts and valuations
• Preparing and agreeing variations
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• CVRs and monthly commercial reporting
• Managing project budgets and cost control
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Working closely with site and project management teams
• Liaising with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities

Skills

Main contracting experience

Senior-level QS experience

Subcontract packages management

Procurement and tendering

Subcontractor accounts and valuations

Variations and final accounts

Cost reporting and forecasting

CVRs and monthly reporting

Budget and cost control

Client and stakeholder liaison

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

An established London main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The business has a strong track record across residential, care, commercial, education and healthcare projects, delivering both new-build and refurbishment schemes.

Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing the commercial performance of projects
• Procurement and tendering of subcontract packages
• Managing subcontractor accounts and valuations
• Preparing and agreeing variations
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• CVRs and monthly commercial reporting
• Managing project budgets and cost control
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Working closely with site and project management teams
• Liaising with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities

About You

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Main contracting experience is essential
• Strong experience managing subcontract packages
• Good knowledge of procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Experience across residential, refurbishment, commercial, education, healthcare or similar projects
• Confident dealing with clients, subcontractors and project teams
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline preferred
• JCT experience would be advantageous

What's on offer:

• £60,000 - £70,000 + package
• Established and financially stable contractor
• Varied project portfolio
• Long-term career opportunity
• Professional development and progression
• Support towards professional qualifications

Location

East London